Hazel D. Veary

LAKEVILLE — Hazel D. (Barton) Veary, "Haze," age 76, of Lakeville, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013, at her home. She was the loving wife of John Veary to whom she had been married for 55 years.

LAKEVILLE — Hazel D. (Barton) Veary, "Haze," age 76, of Lakeville, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013, at her home. She was the loving wife of John Veary to whom she had been married for 55 years.

Mrs. Veary was born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late William and Anne (Ogden) Barton. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. Whether it be the weekly Sunday dinners, the annual trips to Fort Taber, or watching them play sports.

In addition to her husband she is survived by three children, Cathy Chace and her husband, John of E. Freetown, John A. Veary and his wife, Deborah, also of E. Freetown, and Sandra Willett and her husband, Barry of Lakeville; seven grandchildren, Adam Veary, Ashley Willett, Andrew Veary, Benjamin Chace, Chad Willett, Matthew Chace and Hannah Veary; a brother, William Barton and his wife, Dorothy of E. Freetown; and a sister, Beverly Pontbriand and her companion, Richard Mello of Rochester; a brother-in-law, Frank Louro; and many nieces and nephews.

She was also the sister of the late Patricia Louro.

Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at 9am from the ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, followed by her Funeral Mass at 10am in St. John Neumann Church. Visiting hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 8pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in her honor may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Burial will be in Cedar Knoll Cemetery, Taunton.